CF Industries Holdings Inc, Alcoa Corporation, United States Steel Corporation made yesterday's list of top gainers.
Markets had an interesting day yesterday; Dow Jones gained 1.18% and closed at 34,100. S&P 500 ended the session at 4,003.58 after a 1.36% gain.
More data out yesterday as United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock released yesterday at 21:30 UTC with a figure of -4.8 million, while the previous figure was -5.83 million.
Here are the biggest materials stocks gainers from the session yesterday.
Alcoa | +5.85% at $49.36
The world's 8th largest aluminium producer went up to $49.36, gaining 5.85%. The day's trading volume totalled 5.50 million shares — slightly below the 21-day average of 6.70 million.
CF Industries Holdings | +6.72% at $109.68
The hydrogen and nitrogen products manufacturer topped out at $109.79 having ended yesterday at $109.68. However, despite early momentum, the stock gave up its gains to now trade at $109.68. Daily trading volume (3 million shares) increased, making up 118% of the 21-day average (2.59 million).
U.S. Steel | +5.68% at $25.85
The juggernaut US steelmaker reached a significant high of $38.45 around 7 months ago but has lost 36.38% since then. U.S. Steel has a market cap of $6 billion with an average daily volume of 9.44 million shares. U.S. Steel's last revenue report was $650 million with an EPS of $1.95.